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Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia
47 CPD Points
Members from $1370
Non-members from $1570
Join us from 16-18 November to help achieve better individual outcomes in injury and disability.
For over three decades, this essential forum has brought together actuaries, administrators, regulators, researchers, insurers, government, scheme participants, and service providers to prevent adverse outcomes, support effective systems, steer policy development, and inform best practices for customers. All this is accomplished in ways that are affordable for scheme funders.
Explore the complete program here.
Keynote speaker
Marek Kowalkiewicz is the author of The Economy of Algorithms: AI and the Rise of the Digital Minions, winner of the 2024 Australian Business Book Award (Technology). Marek has led global innovation teams in Silicon Valley, founded SAP’s Machine Learning Lab in Singapore, and held research roles at Microsoft Research Asia. His work focuses on helping leaders understand and navigate the business implications of AI and algorithmic systems.
AI in care isn't some distant future—it's already here. Join Professor Marek Kowalkiewicz, award-winning author and global AI thought leader, as he shifts perspectives from AI anxiety to AI opportunity. Discover how embracing artificial intelligence can make your work more fulfilling, your processes more efficient, and your outcomes more impactful for those who need support most in injury and disability schemes.
Marek will show how AI can improve the way we care for scheme participants, not replace it. He'll share practical examples where AI is already making a difference — handling admin tasks more quickly, providing personalised support to claimants, speeding up decisions, and spotting risks earlier — while maintaining the trust and integrity central to what we do. You'll see real examples of breakthrough technology that's being used right now and learn how generative AI can help in your day-to-day work.
Join us to explore how connecting AI to your existing ecosystem of support can advance better outcomes for everyone involved. You'll walk away with practical ideas you can actually use.
Plenary speaker
Dr Graeme Innes was Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner for almost ten years. He is a lawyer, company director and author, and a long-term committed BCA member. He loves cricket and sailing and relaxes with fine Australian white wine.
Plenary program out now
AI Safety and Assurance Advisor — Data and AI, Department of Customer Service for Open Data and Small and Family Business, Queensland Government
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About the theme
This year, we explore the ecosystem of support, examining how each component affects the whole and how together we can advance comprehensive support systems. Through collaborative discussion across disciplines, we'll address how emerging forces — from AI to legislative changes — impact our ecosystem. Join us to share expertise, challenge perspectives, and connect the parts that advance better outcomes for all.
Getting there
This year, IDSS 2025 is taking place in Brisbane! Wear your business casual to Merivale Street, South Brisbane, QLD 4101, Australia. Brisbane has many hotels within walking distance or a short drive away from the comference venue, and there are many parking and travel options.
Save on early bird registration — closing at 5pm Thursday 21 August! Get your individual and group registrations in now.
